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White Lie 2
Bette paused.
“Sorry, is that something I shouldn’t have asked?” Tina said, after hearing nothing in reply to her question.
“No, it’s just that…you and I had our difficult times, for sure, but when we were together, the same values drove our decisions. Sometimes I wonder if I share the same values with Jodi.”
“Where do you think you differ?” Tina asked.
“She doesn’t state it explicitly, but I get a sense that she doesn’t appreciate the commitment I have to Angelica,” Bette explained. “And by extension to you.”
“It makes sense that she’d be reticent about our spending time together,” Tina said. “I’m your ex, not your current.”
“I value order and symmetry, and she values…chaos and flying by the seat of her pants,” Bette continued. “I feel like I’m off balance.”
“Tell me something you like about her,” Tina said.
“She’s passionate about her work,” Bette replied. “But she’s either incredibly happy and creative or she’s angry at me for something I don’t even realize I’ve done wrong.”
“Have you talked to her about it?”
“Her mood swings?” Bette asked rhetorically. “I’m sure that would go well. Instant anger. There have been times when I think things are great and much to my shock I find out she’s been upset at something I’ve done.”
“It’s hard to change who you’ve been for your entire life for anyone, even someone you love,” Tina commented. “I’m sure it’s just growing pains. You’re still getting to know each other.”
“You and I didn’t have those growing pains,” Bette said. It was out there before she had a chance to edit herself. “We had all the lust and butterflies in the stomach that’s common at the start of a relationship, but we also discovered a little bit more about ourselves by being together. It’s what I thought a relationship should be.”
“What are you going to do about it to make the situation better?” Tina asked pointedly.
“Ignore it until it either gets better or goes away?” Bette said jokingly.
“Ignoring it is not an option. We did that and look where it got us,” Tina said.
“We’re better now than we’ve been for a long time though,” Bette argued, placing her hand over Tina’s on the table.
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(5 votes, average: 4.40 out of 5)
Sheist, swim! Tina needed more wine! Heheh…but off we go to tucky-in :)
Swimmie this is great.Can’t wait for Chapter 3.
well hurry on up jks, start writing the next chappie already – any chance you’ll be able to post today? pls? pretty pretty pls? oh well………
So good. My heart was seriously pounding when Bette was laying it a little bit on the table. If Tina gave her the sign I think Bette would put it all out there. But it seems like Tina is trying to observe the lines that are in place now. But damn, their friendship is so good.. and being together again with all their personal growth on the side could be even better. The white lie could be the truth. I think Jodi’s problem with Bette having family ties is a huge red flag. PPS.
Brilliant, come on bette, it’s time to leave jodi. The weekend away sounds like it could be a lot of fun for the girls. Please don’t leave us waiting too long!Thanks
Tina’s on the ropes…time for Bette to reel her in and stop the foolishness with Jodi. :) PPS
jks– One more bottle of wine and “what had been an intense and unexpected conversation” could have easily become “an intense and unexpected” reunion. I love this story. Thanks for finding the time to write it.
love it and can’t wait for more!
Did I mention that I’m so happy to see you posting??? I am!!! Get her Bette, back at the house, pin her down and tell her how you feel!!!
I want to swim with this story more than two more times, but I know how it is and am glad to see you posting. Thanks
Love this going to be hard to wait. thanks
Hey jks…Another great chapter. It was cool to have Alice and Tasha break the ice between Bette and Tina. This really sucks that it has gotten competitive with the whole pre-school thing. When I have children, I’ll check take care of them myself. LOL Thanks for the update and can’t wait for the next chapter!!!
I presume the lights will be a bit lower at Bette’s? So what’s with the barriers Miss Tina is erecting? Is she a great big coward or something?
That was great and Im with beachlife and please post more, thanks!
Gee I love the way you write!
Much can happen between the end of this chapter and the weekend away. More than four will be most welcome. Thank you for writing.
What timing for Alice and Tasha to show up! Looking forward to the tuck-in! PPS
Love the flow…love the dialouge…PPS
Ahh..blast it. Just when the conversation was getting spicy, in walks Alice and Tasha. Oh, well…let’s hope there are goodnight kisses for more than just Angelica…
Bette’s being a bit of teh Ms. Arsy McArse. Her non-subtle hinting on T when she’s the one in a relationship is basically asking T to help her cheat or break up. Pull head from posterior Ms. P and do your own dirty work. Good boundaries on the T side. (Have I told you before I like your writing?)
Swimmie, thanks for this new story, as this is excellent, as usual. As someone just noted, is Angelica the only one going to get tucked in, or do we Tibetters get that glimmer of hope that doesn’t involve any cheating? Please post soon.
wow that was great! So will angie be the only one getting tucked in?! pps
Hello jks, that was dynamite. Your brilliance at weaving the layers of emotions, both said and unsaid is just amazing. The dialogue you drew between Bette and Tina is just so powerful, it is two women who realize what they have, but are both unwilling and afraid to ask for it. They are on the same wavelength about everything, even their not so hidden but as Tina put it “Off Limits” position within one another’s lives. The question remains, we know and Tina knows that she is still in love with Bette but will it be seen that Bette realizes that she is still in love with Tina and take the chance with her heart once again, she realizes know that this thing with Jodi is about safety, she needs passion. You are weaving another fantastic story, full of huge emotions and amazing feelings. Brilliant. Sincerely, JC
ah, what a feeling!!!! jks that was fantastic. wow to see bette just start a convo that deep, proud of her. now tina needs to not be so afraid. thx
jks….this is wonderful. PPS.
Wow, I’m loving this stuff !!! This is just too good. But then again, I always love your stories, JKS. Could you please make this last a little longer than 4 chapters ?… Please… Please… Please… ‘Cause I’m afraid 4 chapters will never be enough to quench our Tibette thirst. Hehehe ! Thank you ! Thank you !
We definitely need more than 4 chapters, unless you make the last 2 like, 20 pages each. I can’t believe I just requested that.
i hope they will talk more while at bette’s…they have too…i love this, post soon and more…just don’t break our collective tibette-loving hearts LOL
hope bette starts up the conversation again at home while tucking in angie! they really need to have this conversation whether it’s planned or not! kudos for bette starting it :)
Now Bette seems ready to discuss their issues and Tina doesn’t want to. ACK! I so am enjoying this story and look forward to more.
I see that apparently they are aware that feelings are between them and they are trying hard to control themselves.